After starring on the Lawrence High football team, Abby Vestal has kicked the competition level up a notch.

The senior tried out as a placekicker for the Kansas Koyotes on Sunday and likely has earned a spot on the American Professional Football League team.

“I can tell you right now,” Koyotes coach Jim Green said, “I am really confident in putting her as part of this team.”

Green said an announcement would become official March 1, shortly before the team is scheduled to check out equipment. The Koyotes will bring her in for a Feb. 20 conditioning camp and play their first game April 7.

The Koyotes (11-2 last year) feature players from 18 to 40 years old, and Green dubbed the talent level “three steps below” the Arena Football League.

He said adding a female to the mix would not serve as a problem.

“As long as she’s accurate and puts points on the board,” Green said, “I’ll take her.”

During the tryout at Washburn University’s Lee Arena, Vestal began by performing agility, vertical-jump and strength drills. She then progressed to kicking drills, attempting three kickoffs and nailing three extra-point attempts. Vestal, who has previously kicked a 47-yarder, tried field goals from 10, 20 and 35 yards.

“Abby had that consistency,” Green said. “She kept it right down the middle.”

In addition to her physical abilities, Vestal’s intangibles impressed the coach.

“Her personality’s great. She gets along with the team,” Green said. “I welcome her.”